Meatless Potluck – October 4
Join the Creation Care Team for a meatless potluck to celebrate the end of the Season of Creation and the Feast of St. Francis this Saturday, October 4th, after the 4:00 PM Mass. Bring a meatless dish to share along with a copy of the recipe so each of us can collect new meatless recipes. (If you bring one copy, we can make copies to share.) If you would like to drop your meal off before Mass, the parish hall will be open at 3:30 PM. Cutting back on the amount of meat consumed is an easy way to care for creation – and gathering together is a great way to care for each other. All are welcome!
Swahili Mass – October 5
St. Ann celebrates Mass in Swahili on the first Sunday of each month at our 9:00 AM Mass. Please join us this Sunday, October 5th, for this joyful celebration of Mass. If you are unable to attend on Sunday, you can still enjoy the music of our Swahili choir at the 4:00 PM Saturday Mass.
Special Request from Matthew 25 Ministry
The Matthew 25 Ministry has a special request. One of the families the group is helping is in need of size 6 diapers. If you would like to donate a package of diapers, you can drop them off at the office – or bring them to the Swahili Mass for the offertory procession!
Rosary for Peace – October 11
Please join us to pray the rosary at 12 noon on October 11 at St. Ann. We will pray for peace in our nation, asking God to save America and our world through the Rosary of his most Holy Mother. Contact the St. Ann office at 509 535-3031 or Denise at 406 498-4811 for more information, or to volunteer to help with the rosary.
A message of gratitude to St. Ann Community,
We want to express our deepest gratitude for the significant role the church and everyone played in our wedding preparations. The warmth, support, and encouragements made our special day even more memorable.
Knowing that we were surrounded by such a caring community added to the joy of our celebration.
Thank you once again for everyone’s kindness and for being such an important part of our lives. We look forward to continuing our journey together in faith and fellowship.
With heartfelt appreciation,
Conor & Ariane McC.
Social Justice Ministry Meeting – October 15
The Social Justice Ministry (SJM) meets every other month on the 3rd Wednesday at 6:30 PM on Zoom. Our next meeting is Wednesday October 15 at 6:30 PM. This meeting is a chance for the subcommittee members to share what they are working on and share and brainstorm ideas for future events and projects. Subcommittees include Creation Care, Education, Community Outreach, and Sunday Lunch. Anyone interested in social justice in general or in learning more about our subcommittees is welcome to attend. Contact Elizabeth for info or Zoom link at: sjm.stann@gmail.com
Annual Catholic Appeal
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal so far. This year our parish has a goal of raising $39,653.00. As of October 2, we have raised $11,040.00, which is 27.84% of our goal.
Please prayerfully consider how you can support St. Ann to reach our ACA goal this year, and be sure to mark your donation for St. Ann Spokane so that your donation goes towards our goal.
ACA Collections
Parish Goal: $39,653.00
Donations as of 10/2/25: 11,040.00
Percentage of goal: 27.84%
Salam Maria fundraiser
The book “Salam Maria” – which is “Hail Mary” in Swahili – is available in the front pew of the church, or in the parish office, for a suggested $10 donation The money from this fundraiser will go towards helping youth in rural Kenya. Although the title of the book is in Swahili, the book is in English and is an informative resource for praying the rosary.
Donations may be made in cash or by check, or paid online (and picked up in person): https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/salam-maria-book-fundraiser
Creation Care Corner
“God will ask us if we have cultivated and cared for the world He created and for our brothers and sisters. What will we answer?” Pope Leo XIV (spoken at Raising Hope Conference in Rome during Season of Creation)
A Prayer of Transformation
by Julie A. Ferraro
May we see like St. Francis…
who encouraged all those he met to love as Jesus loves, to treat creation with respect and human beings as equals, without concern for status, wealth, personal beliefs or lifestyle.
May we act like St. Francis…
who tended the lepers and considered them friends, spoke truth to the mighty, and offered a way of peace in a time of turmoil and division.
May we walk like St. Francis…
who trod lightly on the earth and only used what he needed.
May we love like St. Francis…
who climbed the steep hill from the valley to Assisi each day, without concern for his own physical discomfort, to beg for food for those who had none so they might be comforted.
May we live like St. Francis…
who took the words and actions of Jesus to heart, embodied them, and spent every ounce of his energy in the service of others, that God’s unconditional love be known to all.
Thank you to the Creation Care Team for sharing these reflections with us.
Upcoming Parish Events and Important Dates
September 1 – October 4 – Season of Creation
October 4 – Feast of St. Francis
October 4 – Meatless Potluck at 5:00 PM, after the 4:00 PM Mass
October 11 – Rosary for Peace at 12 noon in the church
October 15 – Social Justice Ministry meeting – 6:30 PM on Zoom
October 18 – Community wine tasting after Mass
October 18 & 19 – Ministry Fair
October 25 & 26 – Bi-lingual Mass with music by Orellana Choir
Weekly Events
Sundays at 8:15 – 9:00 AM – Reservation Chapel open for private prayer before Mass
2nd & 4th Sunday – Matthew 25 Ministry meeting in the parish house after Mass
Every Sunday except the 1st Sunday – Swahili Choir practice at 11:00 AM
Sundays at 7:00 PM – St. Ann Zoom prayer services.
Mondays at 2:30 PM on Zoom – Craig’s Discussion Group
Saturdays 3:15-4:00 PM – Reservation Chapel open for private prayer before Mass
Monthly Events
1st Sunday of each month – Swahili Mass at 9:00 AM
1st Sunday of each month – Catholic Women’s Association meeting in the house at 11:00 AM
Last weekend of the month – Music by Orellana choir for both Masses
Sunday Evening Zoom Prayer Service – 7:00 PM
The Sunday evening Zoom prayer service continues to be a prayerful gathering for some of our parishioners. The service on Sunday evenings is a chance to pray and share together. The service begins at 7:00 PM. Contact the parish office if you are interested in learning more about this prayer service.
St. Mary Parish Art Walk – October 25 & 26
St. Mary Parish is hosting an Art Walk on October 25 & 26 in the School Gym and Parish Hall at 304 S. Adams Rd. The theme for this Art Walk is “Saints in Sacred Art” and the display includes dozens of prints of fine art that show how different saints have been portrayed throughout history. The Art Walk will be open from 6-8 pm on Saturday and 8 am to 2 pm on Sunday and includes activities for children.This event is part one in a four part Art Walk series. See the flyer below for more information, and the dates for the future art walks in the series.
Prayer Lists
Please contact the parish office if you would like to add a name to the prayer list.
Please pray for these community members in need of our support or healing:
Nancy J. | Dianne F. & family | Janet S. | Susan L. |
Estella L. | Andy T | .Roberta B’s family | Michel & Sonia |
James H | Theresa W-B. | Michelle M | Brandon B. |
Connie C | .Michael K. | Elise N. | Ellie H. |
Peg T. | Rich L. | Natalie M. | Joyce M. |
Dina A. | Sandi W. | Craig B. | Transito’s family |
Matt B. | Jane T-M | Jan K. | Kerry M. |
Anne K. & family | Dale & Mary K | Mary Ellen S | Mia S. A. |
William B. | Patricia C. & family | Thomsen family | Paul Z. |
Bob A. | Maricela R.A. | Pam & Pat S. | Richard D. |
Sr. Joy M. | Peder J. | Marlee L-O. | Francisco O. |
Tom J. | Judi P. | Megan D. | Maureen B. |
Val C. | Don K. | Charlotte D. | Stephanie A. |
Al H. | Abdullah S. | Derrick J. | Nancy W. |
Robert C. |
Please remember our recently departed and pray for their grieving families and friends:
Paul B. | Fr. Jim D. | Miguel R. | Nancy R. |
Fr. Robert F. | J. Kenneth K. | Ron P. | Hal T. |
Roberta (Bobby) B. | Betty B. | Walter B. Jr | Judy M. |
Patricia S. | Josefina H. | Fr. Francis | Charlotte K. |
Joan L. | Jim T. | Dolores R. | Joe G-B |
Jorge A. | Dan W. | Fr. Paul D. | Transito O. |
Anthony D. | Guadalupe R. | Adam M. | Mycah J. |
Bill S. | Susan H. | Art M. | Joseph K. |
Bernie K. | Maggie A. | Teobaldo C. | Sheila T. |
Janet C. | Wes J. | Virginia A. | Frederick O. |
Boniface N. | Lupe’s brother Lorenzo R. A | Jeanne F. | Dianne’s Mom Shirley F. |
Hue Thi V. | Faith’s sister Caroline | Dianne H. | Beverly J. |
Sunny B. | Gordon C. | Daniel N. | Daniel B. |
Eileen H. | Fr. Tom C. |
Mass Times, Staff Contact Info & Office Hours
Information about Mass Times can be found on our new parish website here: https://stannsspokane.org/mass-times/
Office Hours & Staff Contact Info can be found on the Contact page of the new website: https://stannsspokane.org/contact-us/
Get Reminders About Parish Events
We are using a program called “Remind” that is very easy to sign up for. Just text saintanncc to 81010 to get reminders about parish events!
Online Giving with Tithe.ly
You can donate using the direct link to the St. Ann tithe.ly page:
https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=e93446f0-6864-11ee-90fc-1260ab546d11
Or by visiting the giving page of our parish website: https://stannsspokane.org/giving/ If you would rather mail in a donation, our address is 2120 E 1st Ave Spokane WA 99202
Monthly Collection Totals – August 2025
General Collection $11,988.30
Social Concerns $953.81
Coffee & Donuts $103.67
Building Fund $5,872.00
Total collections & bldg fund $18,917.78
Link for the full collection reports can be found on the Giving page of the parish website. https://stannsspokane.org/giving/
St. Ann Mission Statement
The Mission of Saint Ann Catholic Church is to live the Good News of Jesus Christ. To create a family and community of faith that lives with integrity and justice. To care for those who are vulnerable, and to treat one another and all those we encounter with dignity and respect.
